Jul 1, 2021 / 07:08 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The operators of
The Greek Islands Restaurant and other eateries say their challenges aren’t over yet despite Marion County lifting all of its coronavirus restrictions on Thursday.
“It’s just been really tough because we’re all tired. We’re also closing on Monday just to give people a day of rest,” said Angela Stergiopoulos, the owner of Greek Islands.
Stergiopoulos says they’re troubled by staffing shortage. “It’s been a deplorable situation for us and for everybody, and now we’ve been fortunate. We have a great customer base. We’ve been here going on for 35. I mean we’re thankful for each person, but it’s been very difficult.”
May 19, 2021 / 06:30 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Starting June 7, people in Marion County who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to wear masks unless required in businesses.
Marion County first mandated mask-wearing on July 9 during the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Joe Hogsett says waiting until June 7 allows Indianapolis to get past the Indianapolis 500 and other large events in a safe manner.
Drew Slager, an Indianapolis resident, said that the upcoming end to the mask mandate “gives people some hope to say we are going to move forward and we will get through this.”
Slager understands businesses can make their own rules. “If someone is not vaccinated, I think they’re still at risk and there’s still a possibility of transferring the virus to other people that are at risk and, in that regard, I think that’s why businesses have the freedom to still require masks and that’s totally fine for them to do that.”
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Marion County bar and restaurant employees pumped about easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Starting Monday, March 1, Marion County restaurants, bars and live music venues can operate at greater capacity, just in time for the NCAA Tournament to come to town Author: Mary Milz Updated: 4:39 AM EST February 26, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Steve Kelly, the manager of the downtown Kilroy s was all smiles late Thursday morning, having just received the best news he s heard in nearly a year. Marion County Health Director Dr. Virginia Caine had just announced she was easing up on the county s COVID-19 restrictions.
Kelly said as soon as he got wind of it, he sent a text to everyone, all of my staff. We re all pretty pumped and excited. It s a big hallelujah moment for us.